SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 40
(By Senator Unger)
Recognizing the West Virginia Chemical, Biological, Radiological,
Nuclear and High Yield Explosive Enhanced Response Force
(CERFP) Team.
Whereas, The West Virginia CERFP Team, comprised of two Air
Force and 11 Army Guard Units throughout the State of West
Virginia, came together as one cohesive response unit in only five
months; and
Whereas, The West Virginia CERFP Team received an outstanding
score of 99 percent on its final evaluation by the First Army, WMD
Division, and has been recognized throughout the country as a
leader among Weapons of Mass Destruction Response Teams; and
Whereas, In 2005, the West Virginia CERFP Team was activated
in support of both the inauguration of West Virginia Governor Joe
Manchin III and the inauguration of President George W. Bush; and
Whereas, The members of the West Virginia CERFP Team continue
to protect the citizens of our state and nation and maintain a
state of readiness to respond; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby recognizes the West Virginia Chemical,
Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and High Yield Explosive Enhanced
Response Force (CERFP) Team; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward
a copy of this resolution to the members of the West Virginia CERFP
Team.